Following a discussion in CIPSH soon after its establishment in 1949, Diogenes was founded by Roger Caillois in 1952 in the framework of the Council. Diogenes is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published under the patronage of the International Council for Philosophy and Human Sciences. It fulfills an international mandate, with editions in English, French, and Chinese.

As well as being of interest to specialists wishing to keep abreast of developments in other areas of study, Diogenes is also a valuable resource for members of the general public with an interest in contemporary cultural debates.

The journal is currently edited under the coordination of the Fédération Internationale des Sociétés de Philosophie, upon a cooperation agreement with CIPSH, until the end of 2024.

Access to former issues edited by SAGE is accessible at http://dio.sagepub.com.